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The cottage was lovely and cosy - all that we hoped for.John and Siobhan were the perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble.Thank you John for your nightly fire-lighting skills and for the crack.You were both kindness itself and we left feeling like old friends of the family.We do hope to see you again.With kind regardsShauna and Marie

Traveling group:Extended Family

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This was our, by far, best experience within Ireland with my wife and 2 kids.From the location to the family that rents the property, an out and out excellent experience.

I really cannot say enough about The Quinn family – a beautiful family that does Castlewellan proud.

On arrival to our spotless cottage, we were greeted by John who shown the kids the surrounding grounds and animals-which blew us all away.With a 15 year old and 11 year old, we were worrying that being a bit out in the countryside would leave them isolated, but with the amount of thingsTo do at the cottage-they never stopped! Everything is within 5 minutes..literally. Castlwellan town has great bars, beautiful restaurant in Maginns andCastlewellan forest park is arguable the best in the North of Ireland.Johns wife Siobhan has great knowledge of the surrounding area and towns and we were not disappointed when we went looking for the wee gemsThat she recommended.

Truly a great find for us and the kids…we are already looking forward to next year and cannot thank the Quinn Family enough for our time there.This is the first time I have ever used Trip Adviser—we needed to what we could to say thank you so much to John & Siobhan.

Seán & Maria Morgan

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Liked best:Location and Family

Liked least:Having to go home, honestly

Traveling group:Young Children

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A huge thank you to The Quinn family for the tremendous welcome we received. Annie Frank's Cottage is beautiful, the setting is perfect overlooking the countryside. John, Siobhan, Annie & Frank are such a lovely family very friendly it was just like they were part of our own family. Both John & Siobhan were very helpful in terms of having great knowledge of places to go and visit, places to eat, advice on how best to get to somewhere. A special thank you to Frank for playing football with my son, he thinks Frank is great! The cottage has everything you need for a holiday, exceptionally clean and comfortable, lot's of toys for the children, books and information on where you are. The grounds which the cottage is set in was perfect for us and our small children aged 3 & 6. They both fell in love with Sam & Lexie the dogs and sometimes we were hard pushed to get our children to leave the cottage for the day, because they wanted to play on the Trampoline, play in the tree house, swing on the swings, play football with Frank (owners son). They loved getting up in the morning opening up and going to let the chickens & dogs out, sometimes feeding Roy the horse an apple if he was in his stable, then off they'd go and play until Mum & Dad got up (heaven)! There was so much to entertain them and with the electric gates to the accommodation being closed you knew they were safe! What I loved best about this place for me it was the freedom the kids had, while mum & dad sat sipping a glass of wine, listening to the sheep bleating and the kids laughing and taking in the great views it was truly relaxing. We hope to come back again!

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Liked best:The whole atmosphere of the place.

Traveling group:Young Children

Your age range35-49

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Just back from a wonderful week at this hidden gem! Travelled as a party with 3 children. The cottage is gorgeous & the views are second to none. The cottage was cosy, comfortable & spotlessly clean with modern shower room. The facilities on site for the children were fantastic, we couldn't go on day trips as the kids were so happy to stay and play!!! There is a little woodland hideaway with a cubby house & slide plus full use of gardens. The hosts were more than helpful and very friendly. Cannot fault our stay & and so happy to have found this little gem, hope to return perhaps for a little romantic getaway in the winter!

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Liked best:Extras for kids was like a private adventure playground also loved the quaint character of the cottage

Liked least:Having to leave!

Traveling group:Young Children

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lovely cottage in pleasant surroundings and could not ask for better hosts in john &siobhanwould recommend cottage to anyone looking for a nice relaxing holiday away from the everday strife where you get a warm friendly welcome

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Liked best:nice peacefull surroundings and nice views of mountains

Liked least:weather

Traveling group:Other

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